A new partnership between the Manitoba government, indigenous groups, post-secondary institutions and school boards will seek to “protect and promote” aboriginal languages, the province announced Monday.

The new Manitoba Aboriginal Languages Strategy is based on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report.

“Language is a critical component of cultural identity, and the Manitoba government recognizes the importance of working with our partners in the indigenous community to protect and promote aboriginal languages,” said Education and Advanced Learning Minister, James Allum, in Monday’s news release. More.

See: CBC News

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